The Kentish Ruby
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
KENTISH RUBY (J4x40) 4C Set Mary Howard1- 8 1s+4s set and cross RH; set and cross back RH, remain facing out, while 2s and 3s circle 4H round and back
9-16 1s and 4s cast into centre (2s/3s step down/up on 9-10) and cross RH with partner retaining RH
1s and 4s dance RH across to end retaining RH and giving LH to corner (St Andrew's Cross formation)
17-24 All set in Balance-in-Line, 1s and 4s retaining LH turn corner for 4 bars back to Balance-in-Line formation and all set
25-32 1L followed by 4L dance RSh Tandem reel of 3 with 2s while 4M followed by 1M dance RSh Tandem reel of 3 with 3s. 2(4)(1)3
33-40 1s+3s (bottom 2 couples) dance ½ R&L; 4s+3s (middle 2 couples) dance ½ R&L. 2341
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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